Presentation
One day history of dizziness, vomiting, and ringing in the ears
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Polycythemia vera
Axial non-contrast
Hyperdense intracranial vessels (arterial and venous) on a non-enhanced computed tomography study. No evidence of intracranial mass lesion or mass effects.
From the case:
Polycythemia vera
Complete blood count shows elevated hemoglobin (215 g/L), hematocrit (0.65), and red blood cells (6.69 million cells per microliter).
Case Discussion
Polycythemia vera is a clinical condition wherein there is an overproduction of red blood cells. Hematology findings may show increased number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit among others. Common symptoms include but are not limited to dizziness, headache, blurred vision, sweating, itchy skin, and fatigue.
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